Our client, manufacturer and distribution center in the north London, Ontario area is looking to add an experienced Financial Analyst to their team.

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for tracking, recording and preparation of the Divisions financial status.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in Business / Finance.
• Minimum 3 years of general accounting experience (preferably in a manufacturing or warehousing/distribution environment) .
• Experience with integrated financial / manufacturing software packages. SAP experience strongly preferred
• Those currently holding a recognized accounting designation will be given preference.
• Experience in accounting for customer tooling and fixed assets preferred.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow and abide by all government, legal, rules and regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Safeguard all financial documents and keep all financial matters private and confidential.
• Develop and maintain good procedures and systems for all required financial tracking.
• Protect the assets of the company by continual review and awareness of internal control issues, with appropriate recommendations for improvements.
• Analyze Cost Center Reports .
• Accurate tracking of all capital commitments and spending by keeping the fixed asset database current.
• Capital Packages
• Review and maintain standard as directed by group office.
• CTS upload and monthly updates.
• Maintenance of standard cost tracking and allocation system by collecting and analyzing operation data, and establishing standard or expected costs.
• Establish policies and procedures to ensure accurate tracking of material, labour and overhead costs in the plant.
• Understand all plant processes and be able to forecast and explain trends and variances.
• Study any proposed changes to plant operations, analyze for cost / benefit implications, and make recommendations.
• Be actively involved in managing and analyzing material cycle counts and physical inventory.
• Track and explain all plant scrap costs.
• Reconcile and explain changes to production and MRO inventory related balance sheet accounts.
• Understand and explain all changes to budgeted or forecasted gross margin, compared to current results.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all computerized financial records relating to costing and inventory systems, including bills of material, on hand balances, standard costs, etc.
• Ensure that all applicable general ledger accounts are reconciled / analyzed to a level acceptable to both internal and external audit tests.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual business plan and other forecasts or analysis as required.
• Liaison with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance, perform YE Working Papers
• Prepare any required returns for Stats Canada.
• Maintain and reconcile prepaid schedules.
• Maintain master record general ledger and HFM mapping.
• Perform other duties as designated.

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

• Finanical Reporting in a Manufacturing Environment: 3 years